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In the Country with the Spotlighting Technique & video; a great alternative to coloring


On last week's FB Live I played with the In the Country stamp set seen here showing a variety of ways to color (or not) these scenic images. 

Today I'm showing the cards featuring the 'Spotlighting' technique.  This is a great alternative to coloring the entire image.  

I used the Fabulous Frames dies for the oval die-cut. See them here.  I also used the Sending Support stamp set seen here.  Both this and the In the Country stamp set are free with any $50 Stampin' Up! purchase through February.  

I stamped the image first in Black ink and then die-cut the oval layers.  I used the Wink of Stella and Classic ink to color.  I love using Wink to color because the images end up sparkly.  

If you don't have a Wink of Stella yet; I highly recommend them.  They're a subtle way of adding shimmer or sparkle to your projects.  And as you can see, you can use it for coloring too! I show how in the video below. 


Tip: when the fluid in the Wink of Stella runs out, add a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol inside the barrel.  You'll get quite a bit more use of it.

All of the layers are adhered down but the colored oval and greeting; they're popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.  

I added a piece of Fancy Florals DSP to the card base.  I cut a piece at 4" X 5 1/4" and then cut it in half for two cards. Other measurements are shown below. 

I love the effect this Spotlighting technique gives.  It's fun and unique and saves time too! 


I'll share more In the Country cards this week.  Click on this link or below to watch the video tutorial. *Be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel.  

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  • A new template for 6 X 6″ Designer paper – makes 3 fast, cute cards!


    I made these three pretty cards on Facebook Live on Monday.   See it here! 

    I created a new template for a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper.  You'll cut on the lines and use the 8 pieces to make 3 cards. Cut and prep your projects ahead of time so you can stamp and create right along with me using the directions and easy template below.

    Download this project sheet with the directions and template here. Download 6 X 6 Quick cards template


    The measurements for the layers are included in the project directions in the download above. 

    Supplies:

    • Stamps – Positive Thoughts stamp set and the Nature's Thoughts dies (butterflies). 
    • Ink – Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss
    • Paper – Best Dressed designer paper, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Purple Posy and Whisper White
    • Other – Nature's Thoughts dies (butterflies), Stitched Shapes and Stitched So Sweetly dies, ribbons, dimensionals, sponges, pearls 

    I hope you can join me each Monday at 7:30 pm, CDT here on my Facebook Page where you can stamp right along with me.  

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    May Specials


    Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!


    May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

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  • Seriously the Best cards kit


    The Seriously the Best cards kit is wonderful; you can get 16 cards done easily with this project kit!  Create cards for you to use, or create the cards and package the completed cards in the designer box to give as a gift.

    And the best part??  It's on sale right now; while supplies last.  It's just $18 instead of $30!  

    This is one of our semi-inclusive project kits. Everything you need comes in semi-inclusive kits except stamps, ink, and adhesive. These kits are great for gatherings like craft nights because you and your friends can each buy a kit and then share stamps, ink, and adhesive.

    * Makes 16 cards: 4 each of 4 designs
    * Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
    * Includes 6" x 4-3/4" x 1-13/16" (15.2 x 12.1 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box
    * Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately
    * Recommended products to complete the kit: Seriously the Best Stamp Set, Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ pads, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

    Product Colors: Balmy Blue, gold, Mango Melody, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile

    They recommend using the Seriously the Best stamp set but you can substitute any set you'd like.  I have sure loved using this stamp set though.  I love the nice big greetings in the pretty font! 

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    May Specials


    Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!


    May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

    Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

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  • Stock up on your Men’s cards!


    Most of us have lots of feminine, pretty or cute cards but when we need a card for the men in our life we usually have to scramble!  

    Well I've got a quick solution for you.  Use the Come Sail Away Memories & More cards plus the Cards & Envelopes.  You can either purchase my pre-cut 12 cards kit to go with pdf tutorial here or just the tutorial alone here.   

    It includes $18 in products including 1/2 pkg of Come Sail Away Memories & More cards pack and Memories & More cards and envelopes plus a pre-cut kit needed to complete your cards.  It also includes one package of Basic Brads, two spools of twine (Navy & Navy/Sahara Sand) and a few Sail Away trinkets. 

    I have a limited supply of this kit on hand because many of the products are retiring.  Many of these items are on sale right now on the Last Chance list here. 

    Here are two examples of the 12 cards in this kit.  

    Below you can see most of the 12 cards in the pre-cut kit. Supplies are limited!   Purchase it here by May 17th.

     

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    May Specials


    Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!


    May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

    Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

    Order online here

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